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By Kristy Martin Threats of house prices plummeting, businesses having to shift and pedestrians being struck by vehicles have all come out since the announcement that two new roundabouts will be installed at Springlands.

Some business people around Boyce Street and Middle Renwick Road are concerned about the impact on trade with the removal of on-street customer parking, while others say they have serious safety concerns.

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Mico Plumbing manager Kevin Addley is worried about the impact the new Boyce Street roundabout will have on business.

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Clifford Bay scheme scrapped

By Glenise Dreaver Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says that yesterday’s announcement that the Picton ferry terminal will not be shifted to Clifford Bay means the axe is no longer hanging over the heads of Picton’s businesses.

“We can all now get on with planning,” he said, adding that the proposal had bought Picton to a virtual standstill.

“It’s been a huge cost to businesses and meant a lack of investment.”

He also believes the idea, discussed for over 80 years, has now been laid to rest for good.

“This was the most det a iled work on t he pro posal that’s ever been done.

“If it’s not financially viable, even with the Christchurch rebuild, then I can’t see it ever happening.”

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The Picton ferry terminal will stay.

Cabinet decision, announced introduced as fact early on and the next 30 years.

It also found the level of investby Transport Minister Gerry many hours of time and effort Brownlee, was a vote of con- had been expended over the last ment required at Picton over the fidence in Port Marlborough two and a half years disproving next decade to extend its life and adapt its facilities was approxiand its capacity to handle future that, he said.

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By Kristy Martin Interislander management says the door allowing access to the vehicle deck on one of its ferries was left open on the night a passenger’s luggage was stolen.

Blenheim woman Karen Magee and her grandson Luke had a suitcase and duffel bag removed from their vehicle while travelling from Wellington to Picton on the Arahura on November 5.

Interislander general manager Thomas Davis said the incident was being investigated.

“The vehicle deck on the Arahura is electronically secure and normally people are not able to access the area during their sailing, but it appears on this occasion the door was left open,” he told the Sun in a statement.

“We are looking into how this happened.”

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“Interislander has been in contact with Ms Magee personally about this issue and has offered any assistance we can in the police investigation into the incident, including providing CCTV footage,” Mr Davis said.

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Karen Magee is devastated after her luggage was stolen from the Interislander ferry.

By Kristy Martin A Blenheim woman was left devastated after her luggage, including irreplaceable photographs of a deceased family member, was stolen from her vehicle while travelling on the Interislander ferry.

Karen Magee was with her grandson Luke, 18, on the Arahura going from Wellington to Picton on Tuesday night when the theft occurred.

They lost a large green suitcase and a black duffel bag from the tray of their Hilux ute.

Inside the luggage was clothing, jewellery, a PlayStation Portable game console and precious family photographs of Luke’s father, who passed away when he was eight years old.

“His father died when he was younger and he had the album in his bag,” a visibly distressed Karen told the Sun. Continued page 2

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“We’ve got heavy appliances being dropped off all the time.

“People are now going to have to park across the street.”

“We consider it our customary right to retain the on-street parking.”

“We can’t have yellow lines in front of our business.

“That threatens our income.”

Continued from page 1 Kevin Addley, manager of Mico Plumbing, is worried that once nearby Purkiss Street is turned into a cul-de-sac, there will be an influx of traffic through his yard.

Drivers already use the site as a shortcut, he says, despite a number of warning signs on the gates.

“We’re already having problems with people using it as a thoroughfare.

“We get people coming both ways and pushbikes cutting through.

“We’ve got clients going in and out of the building – I’m worried someone is going to get hit.”

There are further issues with delivery trucks being able to

access the business.

“Trucks and trailers won’t be able to get out because they can no longer turn right,” he said.

A left turn means they must contend with a tree and traffic island that are difficult to bypass.

“It’s always the big rigs that come from Christchurch, then they turn left out of here and go over to Nelson.”

Mr Addley says his concerns have nothing to do with the actual roundabout, which he is in favour of.

“I agree with the roundabout, it’s a marvellous thing to have.

“You can’t get out there (into the traffic).

“I just wish they had come and

spoken to us first.”

The Motor Centre, on the corner of Boyce Street, is set to lose a portion of its land to make way for the new roundabout.

Council is in the process of negotiating to purchase the land from the owner.

Meanwhile, staff at Craig’s Appliance Repairs and Haack Construction plan to fight proposed removal of their on-street customer parking.

Ray Fenson of Craig’s has had his business there for 12 years, but says the parking situation will drive him out.

“We’ve got heavy appliances being dropped off all the time.

“People are now going to have

to park across the street.”

Jon and Gerardine Haack agreed.

“We can’t have yellow lines in front of our business.

“That threatens our income,” said Mr Haack, who believes it his “customary right” to retain the parking.

But he and his wife said the roundabout issue came as no surprise, as the consultation process had been thorough.

They believe one solution would be reducing the size of the current median strip, and plan to make submissions outlining their stance.

A second roundabout will be installed at Battys Road.

Resident fights proposed cul-de-sac

By Kristy Martin Long-term Purkiss Street resident Marita Winstanley is still reeling from the news her street will be turned into a cul-de-sac to make way for the Boyce Street roundabout.

She has lived in her house for 34 years and doesn’t want to lose access to her street.

Mrs Winstanley said she was told by a real estate agent the average housing prices were likely to drop by up to $50,000.

Two of her neighbours’ homes are currently on the market.

She called Marlborough Roads representatives out to her place to give them a piece of her mind.

“If I wanted to live in a cul de sac, I would have bought a house in a cul de sac!” she told Marlborough Roads project engineer Andrew Adams.

When he told her that very few vehicles used her street, she exclaimed, “Excuse me? Do you want to come and sit outside my place?”

Marlborough Roads highway manager Frank Porter says it is important for people to know the proposed roundabouts are still in the consultation phase.

“There is ongoing consultation, no final design is in place,” he said.

There had originally been three proposed roundabouts, but was decided one was not needed at Colemans Road after feedback from the public.

“We are amenable to change but the traffic is growing on that piece of network and we have to cater for that.”

There had also been extensive consultation with local cycling groups, he said.

Work is expected to begin early next year.

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Staff in Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Marlborough had creative fundraising ideas and raised $32,000 which Pernod Ricard matched.

The $64,000 was then evenly divided between Hawkes Bay, Marlborough, Counties-Manakau and Wellington.

New look at Picton parade Spokesperson Beryl Bowers says entries for the Picton Christmas Parade on December 1 have been filling fast.

She said there were exciting new entrants this year, including belly dancers, the Three Wise Men and the Jingle Bells.

The prizegiving will be held on the Picton foreshore at approximately 2.45pm with Adrian Kirk The Juggler.

“Children love him and so will your granny but most importantly, you will too, because Adrian's experience is second to none,” Beryl said.

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Purkiss Street resident Marita Winstanley tells Marlborough Roads project engineer Andrew Adams she doesn't want her street turned into a cul-de-sac.

A 41 year old male shearer was arrested in Picton on Wednesday for possession of an offensive weapon.

Constable Andrew Holdaway of Blenheim Police said the man had threatened another driver with a hockey stick.

He was bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on November 18.

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by Kristy Martin Spy Valley Wines is now the largest solar producing winery in New Zealand after the recent installation of solar panels on its roof.

Blair Gibbs, general manager of the family-owned winery, on Lake Timara Road, is now encouraging others in the industry to follow suit.

“Marlborough is widely acknowledged as one of the sunniest destinations in the country (so) I had often wondered why solar power generation wasn’t more widely used in the region,” Mr Gibbs said.

“Solar power technology has rapidly evolved, with many developments made over the last three years.

“However, there have been no incentives or subsidies from either local or central government to encourage businesses to adopt the use of such technology.

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on investment equation was worked out, we decided to proceed.”

In mid-August, 211 solar panels were installed on the roof of the winery, creating a 52kw solar power system.

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power for the winery in late October.

Winery operations manager Bruce Walker said the business had adopted a number of ecofriendly measures.

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ing of nitrogen for gassing wine bottles, use of a heat recovery system for glycol and the recycling of plastic.

Wine bottles are also crushed onsite and sprinkled under the vines for weed suppression and light reflection.

Garlic producer wins national scholarship

By Kristy Martin John Murphy, general manager of Marlborough Garlic, has been awarded the prestigious Nuffield Scholarship for farming, and was one of only five recipients in New Zealand to take the honour.

Mr Murphy was awarded the $40,000 scholarship at a ceremony in Wellington earlier this month after winning the Nuffield judges over with his research topic, ‘Turning good farming into big business’.

The scholarship will take him around the world, with travel to India, Qatar, France, Ukraine, Turkey and the US planned for next year.

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recipients a better understanding of New Zealand and its international relationships.

They will visit farms and primary industries to see the techniques and methods adopted by other cultures.

Nuffield Scholars are also encouraged to become industry leaders.

“I’m very lucky because a lot of people do enter and the candidates are right up there,” Mr Muprhy said.

Marlborough Garlic is the largest garlic and shallot producer in the country and John is also a director of Vegetables New Zealand and chairman of the Alliums Crop Advisory Group.

“We grow about 75 hectares of product.

“We also pack it, process it and we’ve commercial kitchen onsite that we’ve installed.”

The family business (Mr Murphy’s parents established the company 30 years ago and his wife Jo is one of the directors) has already got a solid footing in the domestic market, but he sees opportunities for export growth.

He hopes the support of Nuffield New Zealand will help him achieve this.

“I anticipate it will open up opportunities for marketing and new ways of producing,” he said.

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Water quality ‘up to scratch’

Tua Marina School students Olivia Hills, Summer Spragg and Hayley Gill with three of the locks as part of their ‘Lucky Key’ stall for the school’s annual Christmas Fair on Sunday.

By Kristy Martin Marlborough District Council says the Taylor River is safe for swimming, despite one Blenheim man complaining of its filth.

Bruce Walton says the river near the ampitheatre in the CBD has had a slimy film, plus rubbish, moss and dead leaves, on its surface for weeks.

On Tuesday there was even a dead shag floating under the foot bridge.

But council’s senior water quality scientist Peter Hamill said recent tests showed the water met the “recreational bathing guidelines”.

“We carry out water quality monitoring in the Taylor River and other sites across Marlborough on a regular basis.

“The council monitors 54 sites using a variety of water quality indicators including physical and chemical pa-

The river near the ampitheatre in the centre of town has had a slimy film on it for weeks and this week also contained a dead bird.

rameters as well as macroinvertebrate monitoring.

“Our recreational bathing programme commenced for the 2013/14 season last week and will continue through to March.

“Results from the last two weeks show that the Taylor River has met

the recreational bathing guidelines on both sampling occasions.”

He said if the results showed that a site did not meet the recreational bathing standards, warning signs would be put up.

The sampling results are available to the public on the council website.

Tua Marina Xmas Fair Story and photo

by Celeste Lodewyk Tua Marina School students are squirming at their desks with excitement for their annual Christmas Fair this Sunday.

The fair is in its fifth year and is a popular event as well as the school’s major fundraiser for the year.

Proceeds from this year’s fair will be paying for the refurbishment of their new hall which was transferred from Koromiko School.

With its festive theme, the Fair will be offering so much in the way of live entertainment, games, family activities, a petting zoo, Police dog display and water fun with the Rural Fire Brigade.

Helping to organise the event is Carolyn Davies who is part

of the school’s PTA fair sub committee.

She said the prizes and auction items this year were “outstanding”.

“We have everything from jet boat rides, helicopter flights and digger hire through to accommodation, Sounds cruises and so much more.

“Plus we have had an Android tablet donated by Brendan Price Computers and Gary Ching Locksmith for our new Lucky Key stall.

“This stall is new to the fair and has three locked boxes containing the tablet, Christmas goodies and wine.

People can purchase one of 200 keys to see if they win a prize,” she said.

The fair runs from 10am 2pm and parking is available in a paddock beside the school.

Major loss of ferry capacity Story by Glenise Dreaver Photo provided.

Following the loss of one of Aratere’s propellers, Interislander has confirmed they will lose about 45 per cent of their freight and passenger capacity over Christmas New Year.

A leased ship cannot be in service until mid-January said Interislander general manager Thomas Davis.

“The Aratere is the workhorse of our fleet and carries out 38 crossings a week, which is 14 more crossings than the Kaitaki and the Arahura would normally carry out.

It provides 45 per cent of Interislander’s total capacity.

“We originally forecast to carry approximately 200,000 passengers and 55,000 cars during December and January.

“We now expect to carry only 140,000 passengers and 33,000 vehicles without an additional ship,” Mr Davis said.

He confirmed that the search for the Aratere’s propeller was delayed at the start of this week as a result of stormy weather.

It was intended to resume the search when weather permitted, he said.

They believe the propeller is likely to be about two nautical miles from Tory Channel and 110 metres deep.

A new propeller, which would take several months to manufacture and install, would cost some $200,000, but reports that the ship would be out of service for a year were wrong.

He expected the ship will not offer a passenger service for six months.

All passengers booked on the Aratere until December 19 had been transferred to their other two ships.

They had managed to deploy all crew said Mr Davis, with some carrying out maintenance work on the ship originally programmed for later in the year, and the rest deployed to the other two vessels

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Vauxhalls and Zephyrs

By Belinda Jackson Marlborough born and bred, Kevin Wilkey’s love of Vauxhalls was sparked by his first job as an apprentice mechanic at Terry Motors in 1965 (now Wadsco).

The company had the local agencies for Bedford, Vauxhall, Holden and Chevrolet, but it was the Vauxhalls that held the most appeal.

Though it was many years before he started buying ‘classic’ Vauxhalls, Kevin loved the simplicity of these cars saying he could ‘fix pretty much anything on them’ himself.

His first ‘classic’ was a Viva that he bought from Ron Stewart in about 2002.

It was a remarkable purchase as Kevin had done the original presale check on this exact vehicle when it was brand new at Terry Motor’s back in 1969!

Kevin’s next one was a 1967 Victor 101 followed by another Viva – this time a 1972 model.

And for every new purchase, one had to go.

“Every addition had to have a deletion!” He explains.

“Kept the Mrs happy!”

Also a big fan of Zephyrs which the family had owned a number of during Kevin’s childhood, these wonderful cars fought for his favour with Vauxhall.

“These were great family cars – lots of space so very practical”.

Kevin believes many people’s love of classic cars stems from the vehicles they grew up with.

“Often the classic cars we have when we are older reflect the family cars from our childhood.” He explains.

Kevin has also owned a MK IV Zephyr and a MK III Zodiac (the Zodiac was the luxury variant of the Zephyr), the latter he eventually sold in order to purchase a 1997

Classic cars remind us of our childhood says Omaka volunteer Kevin Wilkey, pictured in a Vauxhaull Cresta.

XJ300 Jaguar and a 1970 Vauxhall Cresta both of which he still has, although the Cresta is currently for sale.

“Depending what happens with the Cresta, there could be another Vauxhall or Zephyr on the horizon.” he says.

About eight years ago, Kevin and

his brother took off to Christchurch in his brother’s MK II Zodiac.

They had decided to take their time getting there and enjoy the relaxing drive.

They stopped for the night in Kaikoura and the lady who owned the motel came out and declared, “Boy! Could I tell you some stories

about Zephyrs!” and proceeded to do so, much to the blushes of the Wilkeys! Mind you as Kevin explained, in the days the motelier was referring to, everyone lived with their family – they didn’t go flatting like today.

Nipping out in the car was the only way to get any privacy!

Although semi-retired, Kevin is a flying instructor based at Omaka and is also a volunteer at Omaka Classic Cars.

He enjoys both and says, “Cars and aeroplanes have kept me poor and happy my whole life!”

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- weekend event guide Friday 15 November Diabetes Marlborough Street appeal Volunteers will be out collecting from 9am - 3pm The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open every day from 9am. Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469

the 1443 patients who have been cared for at the hospice.

Le Cafe Picton Greg Johnson and band “Spring Lounge tour”. In support, Auckland’s Lisa Crawley will perform songs from her acclaimed new album. 8pm Vanessa Bryant Studio of Dance “The Muppets”. A dance production performed in Tap and Jazz dance, based on the Muppet Movie storyline and incorporating the show’s memorable music. 2.00pm & 6.00pm Marlborough Civic Theatre

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Christian Women Communicating Breakfast At Brayshaw Park 8am $10 tickets available Christian Book & Music Centre. Local speaker Robin Humphreys. Ph 579 3565

Picton EcoWorld “Kids Go Free” Meet a Penguin - Touch a Tuatara 2pm - 5pm daily

Cruisy Church at St Andrews 5pm all children 3 and 10 years welcome.

Games, craft, worship and food.

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm.

Prue: 578 8888.

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Phone John 578 3918.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St. Ph Roz 57824

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835

The Diversion Gallery Open noon-5pm Wednesday – Saturday.

10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

Saturday 16 November

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Lights over Marlborough (30 year celebration) is the annual Whitney Street School fireworks display held at Marlborough’s A&P Showgrounds, and is the major fundraiser for the year.

Rarangi Surf Life Saving Carnival 10am Boat Races followed by junior events 12.00pm and seniors at approx 12.30pm.

Includes beach sprints, relay, board race, run swim run, surf swim and surf ski race. 5.30pm BBQ & Roast on the Spit.

Hospice Marlborough 10th celebration service at 1.30pm Gate 2 Hospital Road. Come and pay respects to

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Sunday 17 November Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club 9.00am Hipkins Cup. An ocean swim from the Fire station to Whites Bay, some 3kms away.

Also an opportunity for athletes to try their hand under the instruction of the coaches present at any number of disciplines, from Surf Boat through to boards, skis and canoes

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The muppeTs Saturday 16th Nov @ 2pm and 6.30pm

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Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Transaction fees apply for phone and internet bookings

You GoTTA Be JokinG Friday 22nd November @ 7.30pm

Havelock Lions Country Garden Ramble 10.30am - 4pm. Pukenui Bay Road to Anakiwa.

Tickets $15 available garden centres.

Check www.perloruspeople.org.nz/lionsclub Ulysses Ride To Cortado Restaurant Picton. Meet at the railway station (south end) 10.45am.

Ride departs at 11am Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45 and 3.00pm Fares; Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning Worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850 Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am.

Contact Rev Derek 03 578 3909

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Open Skate @ the roller skating rink Fun, music and skating! BYO skates $1 - skate hire $2. College Park Skating Rink, Stephenson St, 2pm - 4pm. EVERY SUNDAY weather permitting.

Tua Marina Xmas fair 10am - 2pm. Parking available in paddock beside the school.

UP AND COMING EVENTS Wednesday 20 November Royal New Zealand Ballet Tower Tutus on Tour - Classical and contemporary selections are capped off with a newly created production of Peter and the Wolf.

7.30pm Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre

Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Contact Sheira 578 3909 Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

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Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park.

Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books.

Free admission.

Marlborough Modellers Association 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Brayshaw Park, 8 Arthur Baker Place.

If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868

Rarangi Surf Life Saving Carnival 10am, Saturday. Boat Rac es followed by junior events 12.00pm and seniors at approx 12.30pm. Includes beach sprints, relay, board race, run swim run, surf swim and surf ski race. 5.30p m BBQ & Roast on the Spit.

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Two decades to build HMS Endeavour Story and photos sel that Lieutenant James Cook

by Kristy Martin commanded on his first voyage of It has taken 20 years to build, but discovery, to Australia and New Blenheim man John Holland now Zealand, from 1768 to 1771. has an exact replica of Captain Mr Holland had to create many Cook’s ship, the HMS Endeavour. of the missing features himself The 88-year-old bought the kit set to ensure the replica was correct, model ship on Norfolk Island two including cutting and stitching decades ago, but only built half of it. each of the sails.

He put it away in 2001, but three His partner Isabel Reid can’t bemonths ago once again began the John’s partner Isabel can’t believe he lieve he had the time and patience. painstaking work of piecing it was able to work with such tiny pieces. “When I’ve seen him working together. on these tiny little things I was He estimates he’s spent about admitting he was glad to see it blown away,” she said.

1000 hours on the finished product. completed.

“I couldn’t do it.”

“You’re dealing with pieces that The model will be displayed at HMS Endeavour, also known are about 3mm in size so it was as HM Bark Endeavour, was a their home in a custom-built glass pretty hair-brained work,” he said, British Royal Navy research ves- case.

It has taken 20 years for Blenheim man John Holland to complete this model of the Endeavour.

Young doctor back home American composer visits Blenheim

By Glenise Dreaver Dr Tim Crampton of Blenheim is one of four newly completed junior doctors who have accepted positions at Wairau Hospital.

Another nine are to go to Nelson Hospital.

Tim’s appointment makes him the second generation to work at Wairau, with his mother Helen Crampton already on staff as an obstetrician and gynaecologist.

He trained in Dunedin and Christchurch and will start his orientation in general medicine next week.

The former Marlborough Boys’ College student is looking forward to picking up his interest in cycling. He was a member of the school cycling team, but said over the last two or three years he had not had time to cycle as much as he would like.

“I’m looking forward to getting back into cycling and reconnecting with that network when I get back.”

Mr Ryall said that the junior doctors would all work under supervision and gain broad experience during their placement.

“This will take the number of full time employed doctors by Nelson Marlborough

Story by Celeste Lodewyk St Marks Addiction Residential Treatment Centre has received a very generous offer from an American musician on holiday in the region.

Musician, composer and also a music publisher and recording engineer, Dwight Stone is on holiday from Pasadena, California and contacted St Marks to offer his time for a benefit concert.

This came as welcome news as St Marks is currently fundraising for earthquake strengthening of its centre.

The benefit concert will be held this Sunday, November 17 at 2:30pm at St Marks. Door sales cost $5 per person and refreshments will be available after for a gold coin donation.

Dwight will be joined by a variety of local musicians.

Dwight’s music has been described as “colourful and surprising”, evoking modern dissonance but always maintaining an aesthetic appeal for the listener.

Dwight is currently working on his soon to be released CD ‘Aspen in Autumn’, and has previously released his album ‘The Light’.

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District Health Board to an estimated 188, an increase of around 43 extra doctors,” he said.

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Check www.peloruspeople.org.nz/lionsclub

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WA N T E D B elly Dancers and wannabes. All ages and sizes. Please Ph Laurel 021 169 9297.

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ESTATE BUSTERS garage sale, priced reasonably. All must go Kendon St (off upper Scott St). Signs out 8am.

ASHWOOD DRIVE Satur d ay. Sig n out 9am Household goods, Clothes, Dining Suite, shelving etc.

Yacht for sale LOST CAT Female dark tabby four white paws green eyes Snowden Cres area tuesday ph 577 5626 after 2pm.

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(03) 579 4542 SENIOR OUTINGS EVERY THURSDAY

Katherine Mewett watches as Blenheim Cityfitness staffer Tessa Fletcher demonstrates the use of the stationary cycle.

Clocking up kilometres for fitness Story and photo

by Glenise Dreaver The Cityfitness Gym chain and the Heart Foundation of New Zealand had a very visible presence in Liz Davidson Place in Blenheim on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Their travelling roadshow, with gym equipment including stationary cycles and rowing machines, was set up in the pocket park. It aims to see New Zealanders burn an extra 100 million calories between

October 2 and December 1.

Cityfitness national brand ambassador Katherine Mewett said so far they had burned 46m calories, but though they were over halfway through she was confident their goal could be reached.

“We had a busy day in Blenheim yesterday (Wednesday) with over 70 people through,” she said.

They aim to get another 16,000 New Zealanders active as part of the promotion.

Richard Bateman: Frontrunner, with home town advantage

Fairweathers Taylor Pass Rallysprint Story and photo provided The final round of the Nelson Marlborough Rallysprint Series is being held on Saturday November 16 with great battles forecast in all classes.

The Marlborough car club run this event annually over a 10k stretch of road up and over the Taylor Pass summit.

Vehicles are run in both directions and the fastest combined times decide the winner. The faster cars will complete the return trip in around 11 minutes.

This year there will be 38 entries with cars from Nelson, Marlborough, Christchurch, Timaru and the West Coast.

Richard Bateman, who leads the Nelson/Marlborough series, has home town advantage going into the event but being first car out, will be sweeping the road.

This will give the hard-charging Christchurch trio of Matt Summerfield, Mike Tall and Richard Baddock a real fighting chance.

The two wheel drive and classic classes are well represented this year with 10 escorts in the mix.

Regan Ross in his BDA escort should be the favourite in this class but Cleve Kokshoorn, Jeff Judd and Aston Wood will be really pushing him all day waiting to pounce on any mistake he makes.

Book your group or join a group to meet new friends.

Door to door Pick up.10 - 12.30 or 1 - 3.30. Min 4 - Max 16.

Blenheim & rural 2.5hrs - Picton 3.5hrs.

Surprise Venues: Special senior rates.

Contact Pamela a week in advance to book and join in the fun.

Van departs weather permitting.

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Second Hand On Main Black Leather 2 Seater & Lazy Boy $795 Small Rectangle Coffee Table $55 Sleepyhead Paedic Rest Queen Bed $195 Antique Cast Iron Single Bed $195 2 Seater Couches from $250-$295 Retro Green Rocking Chair $95 Cane Chairs with Stripped Cushions each $195 Cane Balloon Chair Blue $150 Solid Pine 6 Chair Dining Table $795 Bar Stools from $25-$110 Gulbransen Valve Radio $150

11 Main Street 579 2502 Teacher Position Scale A - 0.6 Fixed Term

NE, Year 1 and 2 We seek a highly motivated experienced teacher who is innovative, enthusiastic and has up to date curriculum knowledge and understanding.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with a dedicated, supportive team delivering high quality learning programmes in an inclusive environment.

Position to be from 29th Jan -19th December 2014 Applications close on Tuesday 29th Nov at 12 o’clock.

Application package available from: Principal Blenheim School P O Box 445, Blenheim Ph. 03 577 5542 principal@blenheim.school.nz

situation vacant

B U S I N E S S Sweet ve n d i n g m a c h i n e s .

Great cash flow. Low time requirement. Buy now for summer. Ph 577 9752.

wanted to rent RESPONSIBLE Fully employed couple require 2/3 bedroom cottage or home from mid Jan. Willing to help with property maintenance.

Excellent references No pets. Ph 021 0200 7746.

situation vacant Get paid to keep fit over the school holidays!

We are looking for relief paper deliverers over the Christmas holidays.

Call Liz on 577 7868

Marlborough Lines

Trainee Line Mechanic Marlborough Lines Contracting is a progressive electrical contracting business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region.

We have a vacancy for a Trainee Line Mechanic to assist with the construction and maintenance of overhead power lines and underground cables throughout the Marlborough area.

Excavator Operator/ Reticulation Technician (Service Person) Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can share their skills and experience and display flexibility to respond to the varied situations this role demands.

Do you have a good knowledge of skilled digger operations, water, stormwater and sewerage systems, experience in drainlaying and water reticulation maintenance, are the holder of a current driver’s licence with classes, 1, 2, 3 and 4? You would also need to hold a minimum traffic controller level 1 qualification and preferably hold an STMS qualification.

If this fits you please visit our website to find out more about the role and how to apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 27 November 2013.

For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/YourCouncil/Careers/Current-Vacancies.aspx.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

The successful applicant will be trained to National Certificate level as a Registered Line Mechanic.

If you would like to have a career in the electrical distribution industry, wish to obtain a recognised industry qualification and be part of a professional motivated team, then we would like to receive your application.

A job description and application form is available at our Alfred Street office or Taylor Pass Depot reception desk.

Alternatively you can email us at info@linesmarl.co.nz or download them from our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Completed applications should be returned to: Contracting Operations Manager Marlborough Lines Ltd PO Box 144 Blenheim 7240 Applications close Friday 29 November 2013.

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Friday Teddy bears FACT

The name teddy bear c om e s f r om fo r m e r United States President Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was “Teddy”.

R o o s e v e l t ’s attendants, led

by Holt Collier, cornered and tied a Black Bear cub to a willow tree after a long exhausting chase.

He refused to shoot the bear himself, deeming this unsportsmanlike.

Morris Michtom saw a drawing of Roosevelt and the bear cub and was inspired to create a new toy.

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TODAY Good 19 Very Good 23 Excellent 27 Solution 248: ace, acne, age, ale, alec, angel, angle, cage, can, cane, clan, clang, clean, cleg, elan, gal, gale, gean, gel, gen, GLANCE, glean, glen, lac, lace, lag, lance, lane, lea, lean, leg, nag.

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ADEY, Mihi Te Kura (formerly Huntley) nee Hemi: November 7, 2013 BEAL, Thelma May: November 3, 2013 FORDYCE, Nancy Mary (Nan): November 11, 2013 GAIN, Margaret Betty (Betty): November 6, 2013 HARRIS, Cecilia Nola (Nola): November 11, 2013 HENDERSON, Colleen Margaret (nee Crawford): November 9, 2013

O N G AR O, J o h n L e s l e y : (Sergeant NZ Police): November 8, 2013

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MULLON, Robin Matthew: November 4, 2013

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POTTS: Henry James (8lb 4oz) October 21, 2013

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LEWIS, Aileen Anne (Anne): On Tuesday November 12 2013, peacefully, at Kaikoura Hospital. In her 84th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Clarence, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Dawn, Trish and Spud Taylor, Faye Lewis and Trevor, and Clarrie and Sue (Sydney). A loved grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of all her grandchildren. Messages to PO Box 131, Kaikoura 7340. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the New Kaikoura Health Facility and may be made at the service or sent to c/Kaikoura Medical Centre, Deal Street, Kaikoura 7300. A funeral service for Anne will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grays Lane, Kaikoura, at 11am Monday November 18, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

MAHER: Frederick William (7lb 12oz) October 24, 2013

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School tennis finals The South Island Primary/Intermediate Schools Tennis Finals 2013 will be held on December 2 and 3.

The venue for this junior competition will be the Indoor Tennis Centre at Z Energy Wilding Park in Canterbury.

Thank a Sport Maker Sport Tasman is working with Lotto and Sport New Zealand on a campaign to recognise thousands of volunteers who make sport happen across the top of the South Island.

Nominated volunteers receive a thank you e-card and go into a monthly draw to win $500 worth of merchandise (clothing, balls, cones etc).

You can nominate a volunteer who plays any role in this region by going online to http://thanks. lottovolunteers.co.nz/. It’s as easy as.

Marlborough Sports Awards The 2013 Marlborough Sports Awards are being held on Monday November 18, with all tickets already sold.

Guest speaker will be Sir Graham Henry and MC John MacBeth.

Categories include: Sportsman of the year; Sportswoman of the Year; Young Sportsman of the Year; Young Sportswoman of the Year and Sports Team of the Year.

There will also be a new special award; the lifetime contribution to sport in Marlborough.

The car Scotty and Craig McDermid drove was the last vehicle that Matt and Scotty were working on prior to Matt’s death, an AE ‘86 Corolla.

McDermids win trophy

By Les Whiteside Matt Heagney was a young Marlburian man who lost his life through unfortunate circumstances.

He had a love of race cars and competed often.

So it was fitting that his best friend Scott McDermid and

Scott’s dad Craig should take out the Matt Heagney Trophy in Cromwell last weekend.

Scotty and Craig finished First in the Class 2 ASKO Endurance series, raced over four races, at four different race locations in NZ. The Matt Heagney Trophy is

awarded to the first place-getter in a four cyclinder race car at the end of the series.

The car Scotty and Craig drove was the last vehicle that Matt and Scotty were working on prior to Matts death, an AE ‘86 Corolla (which Pat Heagney completed), so it was fitting that this race car

won the trophy.

Scotty said that Matt’s dad Pat Heagney and brother Ryan should have won except for an unfortunate mid race mechanical fault that stopped them from finishing the race.

They did finish second overall for the series.

Surf lifesavers in action this weekend Story and photo provided This weekend the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club holds their annual carnival at Whites Bay. On Saturday, there will be a wide range of events, from those for five-year-olds up to those of “age unknown” said spokesman Brendon Ferguson.

A wide range of clubs from Christchurch Nelson and the West Coast have entered and the club anticipates it will be the biggest carnival they have hosted.

It will start with the surf boat races starting at 10am for the senior age groups, followed at noon by beach flags for the juniors upwards.

There will also be relays, boards, skis, and surf swim events during the afternoon and Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) races, as the club has now two crews aiming to compete

in the monthly competitions in Christchurch.

“That will bring a bit of noise, speed, excitement and I'm sure some laughs for all beach goers,” Brendon said.

The surf club will also be hosting the Hipkins Cup sea swim on Sunday.

This has traditionally been contested by the Blenheim Masters Swim Club and Rarangi, but more competitors are expected this year as some surf clubs stay on for the day after the carnival.

The swim will start at 10am from the carpark 300m north of the Rarangi Fire Station and finishes at Whites Bay with a prizegiving at the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms.

Registrations open from 9.30am at the start point with a registration fee of $10 on the day.

Competitors are advised to wear a wetsuit and swim cap as the water is still a bit fresh,

The Hipkins Cup swim 2012.

said Brendon.

Even if it is wet the race will still go on.

For more information contact Brendon on 027 303 1511

Fun in sun at Tabloid Sports Day

The Grovetown School team playing tunnel ball.

Story and photos by Kristy Martin It’s not everyday you get to see 240 students running around at Grovetown School.

But yesterday, the Wairau Cluster descended on the school for its annual Tabloid Sports Day. Years 1-3 students from Tua Marina, Mayfield, Blenheim, Spring Creek and Rapaura joined their peers from GroveBrayden Tierney, 7, from Tua town to participate in a dozen different Marina School, shows off his sporting activities.

On the programme were sack racing, hockey skills.

obstacle courses, tunnel ball, soccer, hockey and egg and spoon races.

“This is our third year and we have it because the older kids have the athletics sports and the younger kids didn’t have anything,” said organiser Nikki Western, junior room teacher at Grovetown.

“There are 240 kids all up which is very big influx for us, given that we’ve only got 48 students in our whole school.

“It’s very exciting for the kids.”

Sport Tasman supplied the trailer with all the sporting equipment.

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